• Agnikul Cosmos opens India’s first large-format 3D printing facility for aerospace parts up to one meter tall.
• The new facility cuts rocket manufacturing costs by 50% and speeds up production cycles significantly.
• In-house technology enables rapid development of flight-ready rocket engines with enhanced thrust and quality.

Chennai based space startup Agnikul Cosmos has unveiled a cutting edge additive manufacturing facility designed to revolutionize rocket and aerospace part production in India. This facility is the first of its kind in the country to 3D print large aerospace components up to one meter tall. The move is expected to reduce production costs by half and accelerate development cycles for space launch systems.

Agnikul’s new setup covers the entire process, including design, simulation, printing, post-processing, and finishing. This fully integrated system enhances the quality and reliability of rocket parts while making the supply chain more resilient. The company can now print large rocket engines in-house within days, speeding up innovation and reducing dependency on external suppliers.

Srinath Ravichandran, Co-founder and CEO of Agnikul Cosmos, said the facility allows the startup to produce engines that generate seven times more thrust than their earlier models. He added that having this advanced manufacturing capability on-site means faster turnaround and greater control over production quality.

Agnikul has also developed its own de-powdering machine for post-processing 3D printed parts, ensuring a smooth surface finish and meeting space grade standards. This innovation reduces reliance on external services and guarantees consistent quality.

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Moin SPM, Co-founder and COO, emphasized that the facility is a major step toward making space access more reliable and affordable. The startup is currently working on its Agnibaan launch vehicle, designed to carry small satellites to orbit on demand. Agnikul successfully completed its first launch from its private launchpad last year, marking a key milestone in India’s growing private space sector.

This new facility not only advances Agnikul’s goals but also helps build a stronger, more competitive space industry in India.